Oceanic Ventures Photography Contest
Eric Keibler Oct 20, 2026
The Oceanic Ventures Photography Contest for 2026 is rapidly coming to a close, but you still have time to take a few more photographs and to edit your entries. Entries are due no later than 15 November 2026 at 12:00 midnight. Remember, you must deliver entries to Oceanic Ventures at 5808 Newcastle Dr., Bellaire, Texas 77401 unless you are out of town. If you are out of town, call Ann or Eric for instructions.
In case you missed it, we have a few new rules for this year's contest. Specifically, Entrants can only win or be a runner-up in one category. Winners in the prior two years may not win the same category in the current year. They can win in a different category. The winner of the “Best in Show” in either of the prior two years is not eligible for the “Best in Show” for the current year.
What is this year's Grand Prize?
The overall winner will find themselves jetting off to Little Cayman Beach Resort!
What are the entry categories?
- Category A: Macro Still Underwater Photography
- Category B: Wide Angle Still Underwater Photography
- Category C: Top Side Still Photography
- Category D: Makes Me Laugh (Surface or Underwater)
- Category E: Creative or Experimental Underwater Photography (e.g. Night Sea® or creative Flash photography)
- Category F: Dive Around Texas Still Photography
- Category G: Video (Top Side or Underwater)
- Category H: Point and Shoot Camera (excludes Mirrorless Camera)
What is the entry period?
Photographs and Videos must be taken between November 1, 2025, 12:01 am, Houston time, and October 31, 2026, at 12:00 Midnight, Houston Time. All submissions must be received by Oceanic Ventures on or before 12:00 Midnight on November 15, 2026. You may drop them in the locked mailbox. Late entries will not be accepted.
Who are the other supporters?
